All you need to know about the next Olubadan in waiting, ex- Gov Rashidi Ladoja.
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is on the verge of becoming the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on the 7th of July, 2025.
As the Otun Olubadan, the highest-ranking chief in the civil line, Ladoja is positioned first in line for the throne under the unique rotational system that governs Ibadan traditional leadership style.
Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja was Born on September 25, 1944, in Gambari village near Ibadan, Ladoja's educational journey took him through Ibadan Boys High School and Oliver Baptist High School in Oyo, He further his Education in the University of Liege, Belgium where he obtain a degree in chemical engineering department.
Ladoja first took office as Governor of Oyo State in May 2003 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), serving until his controversial impeachment in January 2006.
He was later reinstated by a Supreme Court ruling in December 2006 and completed his term in May 2007.
In August 2024, Ladoja embraced his role as Otun Olubadan by accepting the ceremonial beaded crown, a requirement for ascending to the Olubadan title under the revised chieftaincy declaration.
